UMass men's basketball players continue work with sports psychologist

Yesterday we posted a video interview (see below) with head coach Derek Kellogg about
the work his program has done with sport psychologist Joe Carr. Today, UMass
beat writer Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has an in-depth story
about Dr. Carr's visit, dubbed "Brotherhood 2.0."

The Minutemen adopted the word a year ago when they met
with sports psychologist Joe Carr for preseason meetings that helped bond the
team and coaching staff together. On Tuesday, Riley and the rest of the UMass
players again met with Carr for "Brotherhood 2.0" sessions.

"Dr. Carr was a big part of the success we had last
year," UMass coach Derek Kellogg said. "It helped formulate our team,
and defined roles and the bonding of the brotherhood that we had."

"In July we have more time to implement the things we
want to implement and the new guys are getting a taste of how serious this is.
We want to do something special," he added. "It's been good for those
guys to get acclimated. It's been great to get to know them on a personal
level. It's a comforting kind of atmosphere where you know everyone in there is
there for you and part of your family."